High volatility is expected Wednesday at 8:15 am with ADP Employment data, followed by the critical Core PCE Price Index at 8:30 am. These metrics, alongside annualized GDP, will shape the Fed's upcoming rate path. Tuesday features JOLTS Job Openings at 10:00 am, while Friday brings Durable Goods at 8:30 am and Consumer Sentiment at 10:00 am. Multiple Fed speeches throughout the week, including Williams and Goolsbee, provide crucial context for policy shifts.
Monitor Wednesday morning closely as the PCE and ADP tandem often triggers significant treasury and equity swings. Traders should hedge positions ahead of the 8:30 am PCE print to manage potential inflation-driven volatility.
Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications.